News archive 2018
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Important step towards the prevention of type 1 diabetes
Örebro researchers have identified early changes in the metabolism in children who later in life develop type 1 diabetes – an important step towards the prevention of the disease. This is one of several research findings that will be presented at the...
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“World’s happiest country” attracting exchange students
150 exchange students are now arriving at Örebro University. Student buddies, or faddrar as they are known in Swedish, are in the Nova building to greet them and to offer assistance during their first day in Örebro.
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Making robots take over heavy-duty work in boilers
High-velocity metal coating of power plant boilers is heavy-duty work, not to mention very hot. Robotics researchers at Örebro University are now, in collaboration with Alfred Nobel Science Park and MH Engineering, developing a method for tackling these...
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Robotics researchers inspired by the navigation skills of ants
By imitating ants’ behaviour, robots could become less expensive but also more reliable in their navigation, as shown in the doctoral thesis by robotics researcher Ali Abdul Khaliq.
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Örebro University investing 40 million on 10 postdoctoral researchers
Örebro University is now continuing its investments in research within food and health with 10 postdoctoral researchers. The two-year positions are linked to research projects, and there is a possibility of extension.
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Resistance training and proper diet essential to healthy ageing – especially for women
Physical activity and eating right are extra important for women, to maintain their muscle mass and functional ability. Peter Edholm talked about his research at the Swedish Association for Physical Activity and Sport Medicine’s (SFAIM) annual meeting,...
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3.15 million to Örebro researcher to study self-harming youths
Psychology researcher Delia Latina at Örebro University has received just over SEK 3 million by the Swedish Research Council to study self-harming behaviour in young people. “Perhaps my research can lead to the development of new treatment methods,” she...
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Three Örebro students to Cornell University
One has been sure of his career choice since he was 12 years old. Another has long considered being a chef – and for the third, being a meal ecologist was the perfect combination of various interests. This summer they will be brought together for an...
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SmokeBot – a robot serving rescue units
A robot that can both see and navigate in smoke-filled areas, as well as discover gas leaks and plot maps of areas it has been in – this is the result of the EU-funded research project SmokeBot, led by Örebro researcher Achim Lilienthal.
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Violent opposition online to gender equality
Men retaliated with serious threats. Gender researcher Sofia Strid has studied how gender equality activism has met with strong opposition online. “It’s a question of men with power who have resorted to violence,” she says.
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Örebro 62nd best among world’s youngest universities
62nd place – Örebro University has climbed a notch higher on the Times Higher Education World Rankings of the top young universities. The list ranks 250 higher education institutions from 55 countries, all aged 50 years or younger.
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Time to celebrate - Graduation and farewell ceremony for International Master's students
At today's graduation and farewell ceremony our International Master's students received their certificate. Besides several speeches and a slideshow the ceremony was rounded off by students performing Swedish summer songs.
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Elderly with stomach problems have poorer mental health
Older persons with stomach problems not only show signs of a weak intestinal barrier, but they have poorer psychological health as well. This is shown in a new Örebro study – with orienteers as study role models. The study is another step in the search...
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“I have learned so much.”
“It is perhaps the informality of the Swedish higher education combined with the familiar atmosphere at Örebro University, that has meant that I have learned so much,” says Leila Sati from Kazakhstan, describing her experience as a Master’s student in...
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Gender equality strategy has flaws
The strategy which Sweden’s municipalities apply to increase gender equality in society has flaws. This is shown in a thesis by Renée Andersson, political scientist at Örebro University. “It isn’t far-reaching enough to bring about system change.”
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Global Swede Award to International top student from Örebro University
“A dedicated student with a passion for life science who has distinguished herself on all courses and been an ambassador of her international Master’s programme at Örebro University.” Grace Turyasingura has received the Global Swede Award.
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Ilaria Pitti about Örebro: “I’m a better researcher today - with a stronger CV"
It has been a time characterised by cooperation and helpful colleagues. Above all, a supervisor that has been an incredible help. “I’ve learnt a great deal during my time here in Örebro and Erik Amnå is a fantastic supervisor,” says Ilaria Pitti, a...
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How confidence in the WTO can be strengthened
The US has recently voiced criticism against the way in which international trade disputes are settled within the World Trade Organisation, WTO. There are, however, ways to increase confidence in the method used for resolving trade disputes, as shown by...
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Launch of app to help you find your way
Lost on campus? Help is available. The app MazeMap is launched at Örebro University and is a tool to reduce stress-levels for all of us who may not know the exact location of lecture halls, rooms and meeting places.
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Increase in admissions for international Master’s programmes
There has been an increase in admissions in the international Master’s programmes at Örebro University, to 358 persons this autumn. This is an increase by 121 per cent from the previous year.
